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Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 1:  The Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle must be performed or misdiagnosis will occur.
  2. 3:  The remote start enable procedure is contained in the Starting System Description and Operation.
Remote Start Does Not Work

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Engine Electrical Connector End Views 
DEFINITION: The remote vehicle start function does not operate.
1  Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2 Press the lock button on the remote keyless entry fob.
Do the vehicle doors lock?		 Go to Step 3  Go to Keyless Entry System Inoperative (Active) or Keyless Entry System Inoperative (Passive) in Keyless Entry
3 
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Enter the driver information center (DIC). Scroll the menu button until Remote Start appears on the display.
  3. Observe the DIC display.
Does the DIC display ON?		 Go to Starting System Description and Operation  Go to Step 4 
4
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Observe the Remote Start Disable parameter in the instrument panel module (IPM), Remote Start Disable History Data list.
Does the scan tool indicate that Ext. Crank is displayed?		 Go to Engine Cranks but Does Not Run in Engine Controls - 3.6L or Engine Cranks but Does Not Run in Engine Controls - 4.6L Go to Step 5 
5 Observe the Remote Start Disable in the IPM Remote Start Disable History Data list.
Does the scan tool indicate that Battery Voltage is displayed?		 Go to Battery Inspection/Test  Go to Step 6 
6 Observe the Remote Start Disable parameter.
Does the scan tool indicate that Power Mode is displayed?		 Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Computer/Integrating Systems in Compute/Integrating Systems Go to Step 7 
7 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the IPM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 9  Go to Step 8 
8 Replace the IPM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 9  -
9 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?		 System OK Go to Step 4 
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